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What I Found at the WearHouse: Fur Fashion

Just one look into the JLC WearHouse window and you can’t resist the temptation to take a peek inside.  Once inside, you will see the latest styles and fashions that will help you look your best for the upcoming holiday season.  Not only are there styles for the holidays, but new looks for the work place as well as fashion…

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Recap on Lights! Camera! Fashion!

The JLC’s fall fundraiser, Lights! Camera! Fashion! was a great success this year.  The October 2013 event attracted a crowd of more than 700 supporters and raised more than $40,000 to benefit the mission of the JLC.   Lights! Camera! Fashion! is a private shopping and fashion event held each year at Belk SouthPark. In addition to a first-hand look…

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The JLC Holiday Party is Thursday

What? JLC Holiday Party When? Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Get your tickets today for the JLC holiday party on Thursday, December 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bubble Lounge in the EpiCenter. **Tickets must be purchased online in advance** ($20 for a single ticket and $35 for couple tickets). Each ticket includes complimentary appetizers and two…

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The Perfect Football Cocktail

With football season in full swing, it’s safe to say that I’ve had my share of Bloody Mary’s while watching a game or two.    Although I usually order these drinks while I’m out, I’m tempted to make my own batch after stumbling upon this bloody mary recipe in the Junior League of Charleston’s cookbook, “Party Receipts – Hors D’Oeuvres,…

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Sustainer Showcase

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Junior League of Charlotte Sustainers came up with a clever and fun way to put the spotlight on their group with the first-ever Sustainer Showcase. Held at the JLC building, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 12, it was a holiday market that included creations handcrafted by Sustainers and…

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Kwain Bryant Speaks to Junior League Members about Leadership

Kwain Bryant, CEO of Empowerment Exchange, spoke to the Junior League of Charlotte on Tuesday, November 5 about leadership. We have many women who are leaders within the League. We are also leaders in our workplaces, churches, homes,and many other areas in our lives. His speech applied to women in all different types of leadership roles.   Bryant reinforced that there…

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The New League Women: Development Opportunities in November

The Training and Development Committee has a wonderful selection of events scheduled for November to encourage and strengthen our members. Have you been dreaming of organized home or office? Are you drowning in clutter? We have the answer. Join us in November for the event, Lunch and Learn: Simplicity Charlotte. Simplicity is a local organization dedicated to helping you de-clutter…

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A Night of Learning at Discovery Place

Each year, provisional members of the JLC are asked to attend at least two Knowledge Nights. These events are put together by Membership Development Committee (MDC) and provisional members with a glimpse into different placement opportunities. Wen Norvell is the training coordinator for the Membership Development committee and spokewith us about the recent Discovery Place Knowledge night. “We had a…

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League Preservation Committee’s Management Trivia Night

The League Preservation Committee seems to put on quite a fun time. The members of the Management Team don tiaras after playing a round of JLC Trivia Queens at their October meeting on October 8, 2013. JLC Trivia Queens is a game created by the League Preservation Committee to help familiarize members with the history of our organization.